Levorid D Tablet (Levocetirizine 2.5mg / Phenylephrine 10mg)

Description

Levorid D Tablet is a combination of Levocetirizine and Phenylephrine. It is primarily used to treat allergy symptoms (sneezing, congestion, etc.) and cold symptoms [blocked nose and sinus (hollow cavities in your skull) congestion]. It works by blocking the effect of certain chemicals in your body that are responsible for causing allergic symptoms.

Some common side effects of Levorid D Tablet are headache, dryness in the mouth, nausea and vomiting. It can also induce dizziness and drowsiness, so don’t drive or do anything else that demands mental attention until you know how this medication affects you.

You can take Levorid D Tablet with or without food. The dose and duration will be determined by your doctor based on your condition. You should continue to take this medication for as long as your doctor prescribes. Abrupt discontinuation may make your symptoms reappear, and your condition may worsen.

Do not give Levorid D Tablet to children below 12 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy of its use. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver, heart disease or other medical conditions. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Levorid D Tablet
Dry mouth
Sleepiness
Headache
Blurred vision
Diarrhoea
Nausea or Vomiting
Difficult or painful urination

Uses of Levorid D Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis/hay fever is a common condition in which there is swelling in the lining of your nose that is caused by an allergen, such as pollen, dust, mould or flakes of skin from certain animals. This allergic condition could be seasonal or non-seasonal. It is mainly characterized by certain symptoms such as a stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy and watery eyes, etc.

Levorid D Tablet blocks the action of certain chemicals called histamines in your body that is responsible to cause allergic symptoms, thus helps in treating allergic rhinitis.
Common Cold
The common cold is an infection of your nose and throat. Its symptoms are runny nose, sneezing and congestion. Levorid D Tablet is used to relieve cold symptoms. It works by reducing the swelling of the blood vessels in your nasal passages, thus provides temporary relief from congestion or stuffed nose.

When not to use?

Allergy
It is recommended to avoid Levorid D Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Kidney Disease
Do not take Levorid D Tablet if you have severe kidney disease with creatinine clearance of less than 10 ml/min and undergoing hemodialysis (the process of purifying blood when your kidneys do not work normally). This medicine may lead to side effects and worsen your health condition.
Galactose intolerance
Galactose intolerance is a rare condition in which your body is unable to take in/absorb the sugars, resulting in severe diarrhoea. Do not take Levorid D Tablet because it may worsen your condition.

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Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
It is recommended not to take Levorid D Tablet during pregnancy as it may be unsafe for your foetus. Hence, your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same medicinal effect based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding
There is no evidence whether Levorid D Tablet passes into breast milk. Hence, do not use it if you are breastfeeding. Your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.

General warnings

Other medicines
The use of Levorid D Tablet may increase the risk of sleepiness and impaired thinking if you take it with other medicines like sedatives (sleep-inducing medicine). Hence, inform your doctor about all the current medicines, including any herbs or supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Use in Elderly
Use Levorid D Tablet with caution in elderly patients due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on your clinical condition.
Use in Children
Do not give Levorid D Tablet in children below 12 years of age because the safety and efficacy of its use are unknown.
Driving or Operating machinery
Levorid D Tablet may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.
Urinary retention
Urinary retention is a disorder in which you are unable to empty your bladder (the organ in which urine is stored) completely. If you experience difficulty in urination, discontinue the use of this medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If you missed a dose of Levorid D Tablet at a given time, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Levorid D Tablet, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.

General Instructions

Take Levorid D Tablet as directed by your physician.
Do not take more than what is prescribed or share this medication with other people.
Ensure that the course of treatment is completed.
Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects.
Stop taking Levorid D Tablet at least three days before an allergy test, because it may interfere with the findings.
This medicine may cause mouth dryness, keep sipping water or chew sugar-free gum.